Pierre Moerlen's Gong – Downwind (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1979)

Pierre Moerlen's Gong – Downwind was released in 1979 on Arista and is the first album under this band name. Moerlen's trademark mallet percussion sits on a jazzy fusion foundation, supported by Mike Oldfield, who is also involved as a co-producer. The title track “Downwind” and “Crosscurrents” are among the highlights.

On offer is the German original pressing from 1979 on Arista (1C 064-62 272).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Arista – 1C 064-62 272
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1979
• Genre: Jazz, Rock, Jazz-Rock, Fusion – more in Fusion

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Aeroplane (2:38)
2. Crosscurrents (6:09)
3. Downwind (12:26)

Side B

1. Jin-Go-Lo-Ba (3:23)
2. What You Know (3:40)
3. Emotions (4:43)
4. Xtasea (6:38)

Personnel

Pierre Moerlen (Composed By, Arranged By, Producer), Mike Oldfield (Producer), Nick Bradford (Engineer, Producer), Ray Staff (Mastered By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the German original pressing from 1979 on Arista.

Which songs stand out?
“Aeroplane”, “Crosscurrents”, “Downwind” and “Jin-Go-Lo-Ba”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Fusion collection.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.